Comments on: REVIEW: Dead After Dark by Kenyon, Ward, Squires, and Love http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/12/12/review-dead-after-dark-by-kenyon-ward-squires-and-love/ Reading, Ranting and Reviewing by Readers Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:38:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Gwen http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/12/12/review-dead-after-dark-by-kenyon-ward-squires-and-love/comment-page-1/#comment-99965 Gwen Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:13:48 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/12/12/review-dead-after-dark-by-kenyon-ward-squires-and-love/#comment-99965 <blockquote>On second thought, I think I'd rather it was just a different mythology all together. The (further) plot holes this would create in the BDB universe would ruin the story for me.</blockquote> I believe we have hit on the reason that authors frequently, and openly, publish under alternative names. So that people can make the distinction between their worlds in their minds while reading. Robb and Roberts being one case in point.

On second thought, I think I’d rather it was just a different mythology all together. The (further) plot holes this would create in the BDB universe would ruin the story for me.

I believe we have hit on the reason that authors frequently, and openly, publish under alternative names. So that people can make the distinction between their worlds in their minds while reading. Robb and Roberts being one case in point.

]]> By: Jess http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/12/12/review-dead-after-dark-by-kenyon-ward-squires-and-love/comment-page-1/#comment-99955 Jess Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:58:03 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/12/12/review-dead-after-dark-by-kenyon-ward-squires-and-love/#comment-99955 On second thought, I think I'd rather it was just a different mythology all together. The (further) plot holes this would create in the BDB universe would ruin the story for me. On second thought, I think I’d rather it was just a different mythology all together. The (further) plot holes this would create in the BDB universe would ruin the story for me.

]]> By: Devon http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/12/12/review-dead-after-dark-by-kenyon-ward-squires-and-love/comment-page-1/#comment-99760 Devon Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:06:22 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/12/12/review-dead-after-dark-by-kenyon-ward-squires-and-love/#comment-99760 Also, why was he able to survive and thrive on her blood? That was always an issue. Also, why was he able to survive and thrive on her blood? That was always an issue.

]]> By: Jess http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/12/12/review-dead-after-dark-by-kenyon-ward-squires-and-love/comment-page-1/#comment-99759 Jess Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:42:41 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/12/12/review-dead-after-dark-by-kenyon-ward-squires-and-love/#comment-99759 Yeah, I didn't get how they could live in Caldwell for 9 years and never meet another vamp. Especially when the towns entire population appears to be either vampire or lesser. Other problem, no discussion of Claire mortality. What happens when she eventually dies? Yeah, I didn’t get how they could live in Caldwell for 9 years and never meet another vamp. Especially when the towns entire population appears to be either vampire or lesser.

Other problem, no discussion of Claire mortality. What happens when she eventually dies?

]]> By: Devon http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/12/12/review-dead-after-dark-by-kenyon-ward-squires-and-love/comment-page-1/#comment-99740 Devon Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:25:11 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/12/12/review-dead-after-dark-by-kenyon-ward-squires-and-love/#comment-99740 Didn't it seem odd that a vampire could be living in Caldwell for so many years and never come across another vampire? They were still in Caldwell at the end there, weren't they? On the same estate? I thought it could almost be a jump off for another series, or a subplot. I hope Reh'vs book has a good romance! Didn’t it seem odd that a vampire could be living in Caldwell for so many years and never come across another vampire? They were still in Caldwell at the end there, weren’t they? On the same estate?

I thought it could almost be a jump off for another series, or a subplot.

I hope Reh’vs book has a good romance!

]]> By: Jess http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/12/12/review-dead-after-dark-by-kenyon-ward-squires-and-love/comment-page-1/#comment-99738 Jess Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:19:22 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/12/12/review-dead-after-dark-by-kenyon-ward-squires-and-love/#comment-99738 Devon - This is a complete 180 from the BDB books (to the point where I questioned if it was set in the same universe). I kind of hope it is because I felt like there were some unresolved issues at the end of the story. Much like the Kenyon it was just a little too short to accomplish all it wanted to, but I much prefer this to a possible 400 page mess filled with lessers and shitkickers. Anyway, it's got me excited about Ward's writing again, and perhaps a little interested in seeing if this style caries over to Rev's book. Thanks again for the great reviews! Devon – This is a complete 180 from the BDB books (to the point where I questioned if it was set in the same universe). I kind of hope it is because I felt like there were some unresolved issues at the end of the story.

Much like the Kenyon it was just a little too short to accomplish all it wanted to, but I much prefer this to a possible 400 page mess filled with lessers and shitkickers. Anyway, it’s got me excited about Ward’s writing again, and perhaps a little interested in seeing if this style caries over to Rev’s book.

Thanks again for the great reviews!

]]> By: Bridget Locke http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/12/12/review-dead-after-dark-by-kenyon-ward-squires-and-love/comment-page-1/#comment-99060 Bridget Locke Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:06:41 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/12/12/review-dead-after-dark-by-kenyon-ward-squires-and-love/#comment-99060 Devon-Yes, I did read the Ward. I've yet to review it myself, because I've been trying to figure out exactly how to describe what I felt after reading it. :) A few thoughts: I don't think she should've set the story in Caldwell. The reason I say that is because MIchael is DEFINITELY not a Brother. He's too sweet, even though he's not...if that makes sense. I thought the sex was hot and reminded me that Ward can write a really smokin' hot love scene, though I think they fell in love WAY too fast. It didn't seem realistic at all. I thought the end was just...odd. If she had just created a new vampire story that was otally different from the BDB world, it would've been a lot better. Maybe that's just me, though. :D Devon-Yes, I did read the Ward. I’ve yet to review it myself, because I’ve been trying to figure out exactly how to describe what I felt after reading it. :)

A few thoughts: I don’t think she should’ve set the story in Caldwell. The reason I say that is because MIchael is DEFINITELY not a Brother. He’s too sweet, even though he’s not…if that makes sense.

I thought the sex was hot and reminded me that Ward can write a really smokin’ hot love scene, though I think they fell in love WAY too fast. It didn’t seem realistic at all.

I thought the end was just…odd. If she had just created a new vampire story that was otally different from the BDB world, it would’ve been a lot better. Maybe that’s just me, though. :D

]]> By: Devon http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/12/12/review-dead-after-dark-by-kenyon-ward-squires-and-love/comment-page-1/#comment-99053 Devon Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:29:39 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/12/12/review-dead-after-dark-by-kenyon-ward-squires-and-love/#comment-99053 Bridget--Emasculated is a really good way to put it. It was so disappointing that he'd stick by such a bee-yotch. Did you read the Ward? Sarah--I don't know. Good question. I doubt it, but perhaps later on down the pike. Jess--ITA on Angelia. I was revolted by the fact that she stood by. And her attitude was toxic. It was a bummer. Let me know what you think of the Ward. It was definitely different from the more recent BDB books. No product placement and cheesy slang. Bridget–Emasculated is a really good way to put it. It was so disappointing that he’d stick by such a bee-yotch. Did you read the Ward?

Sarah–I don’t know. Good question. I doubt it, but perhaps later on down the pike.

Jess–ITA on Angelia. I was revolted by the fact that she stood by. And her attitude was toxic. It was a bummer. Let me know what you think of the Ward. It was definitely different from the more recent BDB books. No product placement and cheesy slang.

]]> By: Jess http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/12/12/review-dead-after-dark-by-kenyon-ward-squires-and-love/comment-page-1/#comment-99049 Jess Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:15:26 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/12/12/review-dead-after-dark-by-kenyon-ward-squires-and-love/#comment-99049 So far I've read the Kenyon short, but I haven't been able to get into any of the other stories yet. I'm very turned off to Ward at the moment, but your review gave me hope for a revival! Anyway, totally agree on the Kenyon story. I really like the Dark-Hunter stories, but I don't think she does them justice when she writes shorts. HATED Angelia as well. Thought she was more reprehensible than Dare even because she just stood by feeling superior and justified while others were tortured/killed. Really wish Fury was given a better heroine. So far I’ve read the Kenyon short, but I haven’t been able to get into any of the other stories yet. I’m very turned off to Ward at the moment, but your review gave me hope for a revival!

Anyway, totally agree on the Kenyon story. I really like the Dark-Hunter stories, but I don’t think she does them justice when she writes shorts. HATED Angelia as well. Thought she was more reprehensible than Dare even because she just stood by feeling superior and justified while others were tortured/killed. Really wish Fury was given a better heroine.

]]> By: Sarah http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/12/12/review-dead-after-dark-by-kenyon-ward-squires-and-love/comment-page-1/#comment-99039 Sarah Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:56:24 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/12/12/review-dead-after-dark-by-kenyon-ward-squires-and-love/#comment-99039 Do you know if the Ward story is available as an ebook stand alone? Because I really want to read that story but I have no interest in any of the other authors. Do you know if the Ward story is available as an ebook stand alone? Because I really want to read that story but I have no interest in any of the other authors.

]]> By: Bridget Locke http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/12/12/review-dead-after-dark-by-kenyon-ward-squires-and-love/comment-page-1/#comment-98935 Bridget Locke Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:32:44 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/12/12/review-dead-after-dark-by-kenyon-ward-squires-and-love/#comment-98935 LOL @ your thoughts on the SK novella. I completely & totally agree with you. I always thought he'd end up with Bride's sister (since that was how it seemed to me when I read Bride's book). Since Angelia had never even been referenced before and then we find out she's his lost love? Yeah, no. And I felt like he'd basically been emasculated by her in all ways, so it was hard for me to look at them as a couple. It was just wrong on so many levels. LOL @ your thoughts on the SK novella. I completely & totally agree with you. I always thought he’d end up with Bride’s sister (since that was how it seemed to me when I read Bride’s book). Since Angelia had never even been referenced before and then we find out she’s his lost love? Yeah, no.

And I felt like he’d basically been emasculated by her in all ways, so it was hard for me to look at them as a couple. It was just wrong on so many levels.

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